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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,463.84, 53,197.59 and 9,168.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,463.84, 53,197.59 and 9,168.81 is: 13,753.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,463.84 : 53,197.59 = 9,168.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,463.84/53,197.59 = 9,168.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,463.84x = 53,197.59 × 9,168.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,463.84x = 487,758,549.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,758,549.32/35,463.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,753.69

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